Everyone would agree that media literacy and critical thinking are essential in a world where information flows freely. But why does distinguishing fact from fiction these days feel more challenging than ever? The answer lies in the sheer volume of content and the ease with which malicious claims can be spread online. While fact-checking is … Read more
According to AM Best Financial reports, between 2018 and 2023, litigation management costs for the combined Property & Casualty industry increased by 19%, amounting to an increase of $4-5 billion, or for context, bringing total litigation expenses to ~$24B of LAE. In both personal and commercial lines, carriers have experienced the adverse effects of social … Read more
By William Nibbelin, Senior Research Actuary, Triple-I Insurance is priced to reflect the underlying risk of every policy. When more claims are filed and the average amount paid of those claims increases, insurance becomes more expensive. A measure of underwriting profitability for insurance carriers is the combined ratio calculated as losses and expense divided by … Read more
As with any new technology, as well as the opportunities it opens up, there are concerns about unintended consequences of generative AI and the need for responsible implementation. We were delighted to be in the hotspot usually claimed by Kenneth Saldanha in this episode of Insurance News Analysis to discuss this important topic and were … Read more
By Lewis Nibbelin, Contributing Writer, Triple-I Spanning over 500 miles of the southeastern United States, Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction has drawn public attention to inland flood risk and the need for improved resilience planning and insurance purchase (“take up”) to confront the protection gap. Extreme rainfall and wind inflicted a combination of catastrophic flooding, … Read more
